The aim of the foundation is to gather and distribute information on Chersobius and Homopus species, to facilitate their survival in the wild. This aim is achieved through scientific field studies, and through the development and study of captive populations.
Our results are published in scientific and popular outlets.
The most important barrier for the long-term survival of Homopus is the current lack of knowledge on these tortoises.
Without basic information on their distribution, population size and dynamics, and ecology, it is impossible to determine their conservation requirements, and to develop conservation strategies if necessary.
Therefore, the Homopus Research Foundation focuses on research on Homopus, both in captivity and in the wild. In the past years, a number of initiatives were launched, most of which are long-term commitments.
